Mountaineering
expedition on Lenin peak
(7134 m, Zaalaisky range, Pamir), from North side

The way to Lenin
peak BC begins from the Kirgiz city of Osh, situated on the south-east
edge of Fergana Valley. Osh is reacheable both by car from Bishkek or
by plane (about 1 hrs flight) from Bishkek or Tashkent. There are two
places which are worth to visit in Osh - local market (considered as one
of the best markets in Central Asia), and Sulaimoni Mount- the hill at
the centre of the city (see photo).

A large part of the
way from Osh to Lenin peak BC lays in the Alai Valley at about 2,500-3,000
m elevation. There are only few groups of yurts (local nomadic
dwelling), around which local herdsmen are grazing cattles at summer on
jailiau (summer pastures). Visit to these settlements gives very interesting
cultural experience.

Inside the yurt.
Tea in Oriental way- being sitting on the knees.

Lenin peak BC is
situated on the so-called Lukovaya Poliana (Onion Glade) and includes
a number of comfortable tents for two with electricity, toilet and washing
facility, medical care station, sauna, dining tent. It also has a camping
place,...

... where you can
pick your own tent.

The tents in BC are
double-covered and comfortable enough to meet your needs for pre-and after-climbing
rest.

You can meet people
all around the world in BC- so to visit it is good deal itself!

To reach the ABC
one must go south to cross the so-called Puteshestvennikov (Travellers')
Pass. There is picturesque waterfall on the way there.

The path to Puteshestvennikov
Pass lays on the alpine meadows.. The pass itself is clearly seen ahead.